I have been asked many times why I do what I do. It's because I like people. I believe that everyone deserves their fair share of justice.
Many times people come to me for help with a problem that no one else wants to hear about. They have gone to the police or other state agency with no response at all. They want someone to
listen to them. They feel like a number with no hope of response to their problem.
I often compare investigators to a mixed drink. Here's the recipe:
One part Psychologist
One part Business Person
One part Paralegal with a sprinkling of experience.
One part Sixth Sense (no not the movie)
I do my best to help everyone that comes to me no matter who they are. Life isn't easy I just help people along when I can. I have rules that I do business by here they are:
Nothing is ever easy.
I don't make promises that I can't keep.
Never lie to the client.
I don't waste my time or your money.
If you follow these rules you will avoid a lot of aggravation. I usually give someone the benefit of the doubt up to a certain point. Most people have something to hide or are holding something back. This doesn't mean that they are lying it could also be that they are embarrassed about their choices in life and feel that they will not get any help or be believed.
It's not easy to judge sometimes whether or not someone is genuine. Some people are pathological liars and they can fool anybody. Anyway this is just part of what it's like to be in a spot where you have to be objective without being emotional. That is another pitfall of being an investigator.
That said my personal life has played an important part in my profession. My experiences in life
led me to this path whether or not I wanted things to be this way. Everybody does what they do for a reason. Getting to the bottom of things is in my nature. I like what I do because maybe one day I can say that I made a positive difference in someones life.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Why Employment Backgound Checks Are Important
You need to hire someone to fill a position that is critical to your company's success, you want someone that is trustworthy and won't steal assets or intellectual property.
You find someone that you think will fill the position, but you need to find out if their qualifications are what they say they are , and if they have a criminal record. You can go online to one of those infamous paysites that promise all information that is accurate, or you can hire a professional who will get you the results that you need.
One of the worst tactics that the internet paysites use is what I call "The Holdback Method".
It works like this: you input the persons name and a shrouded screen comes up telling you different prices for varying amounts of information. and the more information you want, the more you will have to pay, holding the information you want hostage until you pay up. Often times you end up paying much more than if you went to a licensed professional in the first place.
The wrong person can and will ruin your business and reputation, don't skimp on the important things. Many times you can work out a fair price with the investigator, especially if you are doing multiple checks. Be smart spend your money wisely. Until the next time stay sharp. I can be contacted at www.bigbrotherinvestigations.com
Thank You
Tom
You find someone that you think will fill the position, but you need to find out if their qualifications are what they say they are , and if they have a criminal record. You can go online to one of those infamous paysites that promise all information that is accurate, or you can hire a professional who will get you the results that you need.
One of the worst tactics that the internet paysites use is what I call "The Holdback Method".
It works like this: you input the persons name and a shrouded screen comes up telling you different prices for varying amounts of information. and the more information you want, the more you will have to pay, holding the information you want hostage until you pay up. Often times you end up paying much more than if you went to a licensed professional in the first place.
The wrong person can and will ruin your business and reputation, don't skimp on the important things. Many times you can work out a fair price with the investigator, especially if you are doing multiple checks. Be smart spend your money wisely. Until the next time stay sharp. I can be contacted at www.bigbrotherinvestigations.com
Thank You
Tom
Saturday, January 28, 2012
My New Services Offered
It has been some time since my last blog. However I am changing my services to suit the ever changing economy. I will be concentrating more on Background Checks and other forms of investigations. I will still be performing all of the traditional services as I always have, but I believe that I can be more effective with the new changes. As always I can be reached at www.bigbrotherinvestigations.com. I look forward to helping more people this way.
Thank You
Tom Anter
Thank You
Tom Anter
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Back to Blogging
It has been some time since my last blog. I get more than my share of unique calls from potential clients. I have heard everything from mild to wild. Yes it makes for an interesting profession, but it also tells me one thing many people make bad choices.
I would never tell anyone how to live their life, but I will say this if your instinct is telling you something isnt right listen to it. At this point in time business isn't so great for anyone. Private investigators are no exception. If you are in trouble get a professional investigator and or an attorney. Your problems are not going away if you don't take care of them.
Until next time
Tom
I would never tell anyone how to live their life, but I will say this if your instinct is telling you something isnt right listen to it. At this point in time business isn't so great for anyone. Private investigators are no exception. If you are in trouble get a professional investigator and or an attorney. Your problems are not going away if you don't take care of them.
Until next time
Tom
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Detectives Blog
What It's Like To Be An Investigator
Thomas Anter
Many people believe that investigators lead an exciting life, but this is not always so. Many times it is a simple matter of finding paperwork or finding an unlisted phone number. Yes we do electronic surveillance but those cases are not as common as they used to be.
A lot of times you sit by the phone waiting for a case. I even teach classes on how to do your own research occasionally . With the flood of internet sites that promise complete background checks and other information, many people get pulled in by the introductory price only to find out that they have to pay more and more to go further and get no results.
If you need information go to a real investigator they can get you good information that is accurate and dependable. We as investigators use our special skills to help others who truly need help. Until we meet again
Thomas Anter
Many people believe that investigators lead an exciting life, but this is not always so. Many times it is a simple matter of finding paperwork or finding an unlisted phone number. Yes we do electronic surveillance but those cases are not as common as they used to be.
A lot of times you sit by the phone waiting for a case. I even teach classes on how to do your own research occasionally . With the flood of internet sites that promise complete background checks and other information, many people get pulled in by the introductory price only to find out that they have to pay more and more to go further and get no results.
If you need information go to a real investigator they can get you good information that is accurate and dependable. We as investigators use our special skills to help others who truly need help. Until we meet again
Thursday, January 1, 2009
He Always Gets His Man (or Woman)
He Always Gets His Man (or Woman)
By Stacey Anter
When you think of a Private Investigator, you conjure up images of a dingy office, the trench coat hanging in the corner, the gun in the desk drawer next to the bottle of Scotch. A perfect scene from an old movie. Today’s investigator has gone high tech using everything from still cameras to computers and sophisticated surveillance equipment.
This month I have the privilege to interview a real working private investigator. Although we are husband and wife, I have helped Tom on numerous occasions in researching documents and sifting through evidence with him. As the owner and operator of Legal Support Services he gets calls for consultation on various cases and situations.
Of course Legal Support Services does the usual investigative services such as surveillance for a divorce and worker’s compensation case, and person location of ‘Deadbeat Dads’, and long lost relatives. They also perform services such as background checks for employment and rental purposes. Adoptees searching for their birth parents and/or siblings have also requested his services.
Tom got his start five years ago when he attended a seminar given by Ed Pankau, a famous investigator from Texas, who became well known investigating the S&L scandals of the 1980’s. After that, there was no stopping Tom. He finished his Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Paralegal Studies, thereby obtaining his Private Investigator’s License.
Soon, a friend of a friend told him about a woman he met forty-seven years ago while on shore leave in Scotland during the Korean War. “Uncle Ed” expressed interest as to where she might be in hopes of contacting her and continuing their friendship. Tom began searching for clues by reading Eleanor’s letters to Ed and picked out places and names. He contacted the local police department and Scotland Yard in Glasgow. Scotland officials could not give out much information without a date of birth, so Tom contacted a Scottish genealogist, which helped fill in the missing piece of the puzzle.
Tom sent a letter to the British Social Security office, which then forwarded the letter to Eleanor. Approximately six months later, Ed got a phone call. It was Eleanor. And the rest is history.
On another case he was involved in, an attorney won a judgment against a contractor who did not perform the services promised. The contractor kept evading the attorney’s attempts to recover the money. This is when his services were required. Tom helped locate the contractor so a “Body Attachment” could be served. At this point a Constable was hired to serve a civil arrest warrant. The contractor later contacted the attorney.
Tom recently had a friend of his who asked for help to find his natural birth parents or siblings. The worst part of this is that the one person who can help him, a close relative, will not divulge the information to him. This is not an uncommon problem in families with adopted children. Presently his friend is weighing the consequences of finding his birth family. In some cases, the parent or child does not want to be bothered with the adoptee for a variety of reasons. They may be ashamed or embarrassed to confront their past. It is not so easy to look someone in the eye and tell them why they had to be given up for adoption. With cases like these it is a 50/50 proposition all the way around, that everyone will end up happy on all ends of the situation.
Hiring a Private Investigator is a very personal decision. People often change their mind at the last minute, especially in divorce situations. Very often they cannot face the fact that their significant other may not want to be with them anymore. I asked Tom how he handles these types of situations. “I generally deal with the client’s attorney as much as possible because the attorney has the their best interest at heart. The attorney acts as a buffer to the client and can advise them on what to do and what will happen next and can help alleviate any rash and adverse reactions on the part of the client.” When asked for his advice in finding birth parents, Tom suggests that you should, “have as much information accessible as you can to help your situation, so the investigator can be sure of what they are searching for, saving you money and the investigator time.”
So, the next time you think of contacting a Private Investigator, make it Big Brother Investigations . Tom can help tip the scales in your favor. Believe me, I know. I’m Dr. Watson to his Sherlock Holmes. I’ve seen him work firsthand.
Please visit the website at www.bigbrotherinvestigations.com
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By Stacey Anter
When you think of a Private Investigator, you conjure up images of a dingy office, the trench coat hanging in the corner, the gun in the desk drawer next to the bottle of Scotch. A perfect scene from an old movie. Today’s investigator has gone high tech using everything from still cameras to computers and sophisticated surveillance equipment.
This month I have the privilege to interview a real working private investigator. Although we are husband and wife, I have helped Tom on numerous occasions in researching documents and sifting through evidence with him. As the owner and operator of Legal Support Services he gets calls for consultation on various cases and situations.
Of course Legal Support Services does the usual investigative services such as surveillance for a divorce and worker’s compensation case, and person location of ‘Deadbeat Dads’, and long lost relatives. They also perform services such as background checks for employment and rental purposes. Adoptees searching for their birth parents and/or siblings have also requested his services.
Tom got his start five years ago when he attended a seminar given by Ed Pankau, a famous investigator from Texas, who became well known investigating the S&L scandals of the 1980’s. After that, there was no stopping Tom. He finished his Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Paralegal Studies, thereby obtaining his Private Investigator’s License.
Soon, a friend of a friend told him about a woman he met forty-seven years ago while on shore leave in Scotland during the Korean War. “Uncle Ed” expressed interest as to where she might be in hopes of contacting her and continuing their friendship. Tom began searching for clues by reading Eleanor’s letters to Ed and picked out places and names. He contacted the local police department and Scotland Yard in Glasgow. Scotland officials could not give out much information without a date of birth, so Tom contacted a Scottish genealogist, which helped fill in the missing piece of the puzzle.
Tom sent a letter to the British Social Security office, which then forwarded the letter to Eleanor. Approximately six months later, Ed got a phone call. It was Eleanor. And the rest is history.
On another case he was involved in, an attorney won a judgment against a contractor who did not perform the services promised. The contractor kept evading the attorney’s attempts to recover the money. This is when his services were required. Tom helped locate the contractor so a “Body Attachment” could be served. At this point a Constable was hired to serve a civil arrest warrant. The contractor later contacted the attorney.
Tom recently had a friend of his who asked for help to find his natural birth parents or siblings. The worst part of this is that the one person who can help him, a close relative, will not divulge the information to him. This is not an uncommon problem in families with adopted children. Presently his friend is weighing the consequences of finding his birth family. In some cases, the parent or child does not want to be bothered with the adoptee for a variety of reasons. They may be ashamed or embarrassed to confront their past. It is not so easy to look someone in the eye and tell them why they had to be given up for adoption. With cases like these it is a 50/50 proposition all the way around, that everyone will end up happy on all ends of the situation.
Hiring a Private Investigator is a very personal decision. People often change their mind at the last minute, especially in divorce situations. Very often they cannot face the fact that their significant other may not want to be with them anymore. I asked Tom how he handles these types of situations. “I generally deal with the client’s attorney as much as possible because the attorney has the their best interest at heart. The attorney acts as a buffer to the client and can advise them on what to do and what will happen next and can help alleviate any rash and adverse reactions on the part of the client.” When asked for his advice in finding birth parents, Tom suggests that you should, “have as much information accessible as you can to help your situation, so the investigator can be sure of what they are searching for, saving you money and the investigator time.”
So, the next time you think of contacting a Private Investigator, make it Big Brother Investigations . Tom can help tip the scales in your favor. Believe me, I know. I’m Dr. Watson to his Sherlock Holmes. I’ve seen him work firsthand.
Please visit the website at www.bigbrotherinvestigations.com
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Thursday, December 25, 2008
Finding Long Lost Siblings
Finding Long Lost Siblings
By Thomas Anter
Private Investigator
As you well know adopting a child can be a joyous occasion. There are many couples that cannot for whatever reason have children, or they choose to add to their existing families. I have had more than a few requests from adoptees that wish to find their natural birth parents or siblings. Everyone wants to know where he or she came from their roots, their family line and all the facts in between. This however can be a long and painful process until they find the truth about their birth families.
Private Investigators are an important tool in finding people when they need to be found.
Adoption is a different situation however. In many cases records are sealed and you will need a court order to obtain them. (Only the adoptee can request these documents) This process can take weeks or months sometimes depending on the state or county where the records are kept.
What the adoptee needs to remember is that this is a journey not a race, and that a great deal of patience is needed in this type of search. I recently had a friend of mine who asked me to help him find his natural birth parents or siblings. The worst part of this is that the one person who can help him will not divulge the information to him (A close relative) this is not an uncommon problem in families with adopted children.
Once the initial hurdle is overcome and you have the names of the birth parents a proper search can be made. This is the type of case that could have been very lucrative due to the fact that a lot of legwork is done in searching for people and the costs can add up quickly overcoming the adoptees budget.
Presently he is weighing the consequences of finding his birth family. In some cases
the parent or child does not want to be bothered with the adoptee for a variety of reasons. They may be ashamed or embarrassed to confront their past. It is not so easy to look someone in the eye and tell them why they had to be given up for adoption. With cases like these it is a 50/50 proposition all the way around, that everyone will end up happy on all ends of the situation.
Adopted parents and children can find their natural birth families. It is not an impossible task. They have to be prepared for any and all circumstances that might arise. There are groups that help adoptees find their birth families and parents to find the child that they gave up. Geneaology.com is useful not only for tracing the family tree but for networking with others who are doing the same thing. Find out as many facts as you can from family members who know of your situation if possible. Using a Private Investigator is a good step but not right away. Get all the confirmable info you can so the investigator can be sure of what they are searching for. This saves you money and the investigator time. Good luck and good hunting. Until the next time we meet be safe and be aware.
If you have any further questions I can be contacted at Legal Support Services
401-769-8844. I can also be reached by e-mail at info@bigbrotherinvestigations.com. This column does not substitute for proper legal advice. If you are in need of such advice please contact a lawyer.
Please visit the website at www.bigbrotherinvestigations.com
By Thomas Anter
Private Investigator
As you well know adopting a child can be a joyous occasion. There are many couples that cannot for whatever reason have children, or they choose to add to their existing families. I have had more than a few requests from adoptees that wish to find their natural birth parents or siblings. Everyone wants to know where he or she came from their roots, their family line and all the facts in between. This however can be a long and painful process until they find the truth about their birth families.
Private Investigators are an important tool in finding people when they need to be found.
Adoption is a different situation however. In many cases records are sealed and you will need a court order to obtain them. (Only the adoptee can request these documents) This process can take weeks or months sometimes depending on the state or county where the records are kept.
What the adoptee needs to remember is that this is a journey not a race, and that a great deal of patience is needed in this type of search. I recently had a friend of mine who asked me to help him find his natural birth parents or siblings. The worst part of this is that the one person who can help him will not divulge the information to him (A close relative) this is not an uncommon problem in families with adopted children.
Once the initial hurdle is overcome and you have the names of the birth parents a proper search can be made. This is the type of case that could have been very lucrative due to the fact that a lot of legwork is done in searching for people and the costs can add up quickly overcoming the adoptees budget.
Presently he is weighing the consequences of finding his birth family. In some cases
the parent or child does not want to be bothered with the adoptee for a variety of reasons. They may be ashamed or embarrassed to confront their past. It is not so easy to look someone in the eye and tell them why they had to be given up for adoption. With cases like these it is a 50/50 proposition all the way around, that everyone will end up happy on all ends of the situation.
Adopted parents and children can find their natural birth families. It is not an impossible task. They have to be prepared for any and all circumstances that might arise. There are groups that help adoptees find their birth families and parents to find the child that they gave up. Geneaology.com is useful not only for tracing the family tree but for networking with others who are doing the same thing. Find out as many facts as you can from family members who know of your situation if possible. Using a Private Investigator is a good step but not right away. Get all the confirmable info you can so the investigator can be sure of what they are searching for. This saves you money and the investigator time. Good luck and good hunting. Until the next time we meet be safe and be aware.
If you have any further questions I can be contacted at Legal Support Services
401-769-8844. I can also be reached by e-mail at info@bigbrotherinvestigations.com. This column does not substitute for proper legal advice. If you are in need of such advice please contact a lawyer.
Please visit the website at www.bigbrotherinvestigations.com
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